Time for bold actions, no time for divisions

In his closing remarks at the European Business Summit Director General Markus J. Beyrer stressed that a strong economy is an indispensable basis to weather the multiple challenges facing us. In the presence of Commission President Juncker he said: "Now is not the time for division but rather for bold actions to deliver peace, security and prosperity for all. To strengthen growth and create new jobs in Europe we need to focus on opening new markets and implement policies that remove unnecessary obstacles to international trade and those still remaining in our single market." He also underlined the importance of investment in digitalisation and of delivering the digital single market". Mr Beyrer recalled the crucial role the UK has played in shaping the development of the EU, adding: "a strong UK in a strong EU is of mutual benefit for all our economies. BUSINESSEUROPE hopes the UK stays part of a reformed EU."  Photos